# NTSB WPR12CA390: Maule MXT-7-180A, N353LS, Manzanita, OR, September 3, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 2, 2012, 18:45 local (Sep 3, 2012, 01:45 UTC) - Place: Manzanita, OR - Coordinates: 45.698055, -123.929725 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.6981&lon=-123.9297&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 22, 2013 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 84890 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR12CA390 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84890/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84890 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA390 ## Probable cause The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Response/compensation (probable cause); cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Maule MXT-7-180A, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=5460187), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot said that everything seemed normal when the airplane was approaching the runway. As the airplane crossed over the trees on final approach, it was lined up with the runway centerline. Then the wind shifted to a crosswind, and the airplane veered to the side of the runway. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, and added power to perform a go-around. However, the airplane touched down briefly and then bounced. The right wing struck a tree, and the airplane then spun into a line of trees, substantially damaging both wings and the fuselage. ## Factual narrative The pilot said that the airplane was approaching the runway and everything seemed normal. As he crossed trees on final approach, the airplane was lined up with the runway centerline. The airplane encountered a crosswind shift, and veered to the side of the runway. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, and powered back up to perform a go-around. The airplane touched down, bounced, and the right wing clipped a tree; the airplane then spun into a tree line. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N353LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N353LS), registered now, S/N 21081C, built 1999 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: MAULE MXT-7-180A - Registry model: [Maule MXT-7-180A](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-mxt-7-180a) (registry code 5460187) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21081C - Airframe hours: 670 - Engines: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Jeremy Davidson - Registered owner: Erick Davidson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: Hillsboro, OR - Destination: 3S7, Manzanita, OR - Airport: 3S7, Nehalem Bay State, runway 33, 2,350 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 34; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 30, 2011; seat: left; flight hours: 134 total, 40 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 55 °F - Altimeter: 30.11 inHg - Observed at: KTKM ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20120902021369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120902021369A), Sep 2, 2012: Maule MXT-7-180A, Manzanita, OR, Substantial damage. While landing rwy 33 which is hard surfaced, 50 feet wide and 2350 feet in length. The airplane drifted to the right and touched down with right main wheel off… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 14, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84890. 74 KB in all. - Record of Conversation FAA Inspector (item 1, .PDF, 74 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40381275&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20FAA%20Inspector-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.